Kawasaki KE 175 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KE 175 motorcycle specifications include a 175 cc (10.68 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 110 kg (242.5 lb).

Key specifications

1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983Model years
175 ccDisplacement
110 kgWet weight
7 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197519791980198119821983
Year-specific specification changes

The 1975 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
1979198362.5 x 57 mm (2.5 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio
197919836.0:1
Wet weight
19791983116 kg (255.7 lb)
Fuel capacity
197919839.50 L (2.51 US gal)
Fuel control
19791983Membrane
Top speed
19791983113.0 km/h (70.2 mph)

How the Kawasaki KE 175 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement175 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 75% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 14th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight110 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 47% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity7 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 54% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement14th

175 cc — larger displacement than about 14% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight12th

110 kg — heavier than about 12% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 88%.

Fuel capacity12th

7 L — larger than about 12% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 175 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-21 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-21
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 175 cc (10.68 cu in)
Bore × stroke 61.5 x 58.8 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Rotary valves

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.75-21
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 110 kg (242.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.00 L (1.85 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.